Leg and foot protector



(No Model.)

J. R. BRODIE.

LEGrANl-` FOT PROTECTOR.

No. 392,584. Patented Nov. 13, 188B.

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JAMES R. BRODIE, OF PORTAGE, WISCONSIN.

LEG AN FOOT PROTECTOR.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 392.584, dated November 13, 1888. n Application filed September l1, 1858. Serial No. 285,143. (No model.)

To all whom t may concern.-

Be it known that I, .Latins R. Bnomn, a citizen of the United States, residing at Portage, in the county of Columbia and State of Viscousin, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Leg and Foot Protectors; and I do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters and figures ol' reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to winter coverings for the feet and legs, designed to iit close and evenly and to be worn inside of a boot or rubber shoe as a protection against the severe cold and deep snow of northern latitudes.

It consists in cutting the parts in a novel form out of sheep-skin or other suitable material,so that when united they will forni a smooth and easy-fitting protector over which a boot or rubber overshoe may be conveniently and comfortably worn.

In the drawings, Figures l, 2, 3, and 4 are plan views of the parts which, when united, form my leg and foot protector. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of my protector open, with its fastenings unloosened and ready for the insertion of the foot; and Fig. Gis a perspective View of the same closed and fastened.

In the draWings,`A and B, Figs. l and 4, represent the parts forming the leg and upper and are ofthe same shape; O, Fig.' 2, the flap which covers the front opening between the leg-pieces; and D, Fig. 3, the sole or footpiece.

In constructing the protector, the two pieces A and B, forming the leg and. uppe1,are united along their back side edges, a a', to one another, as shown in the line of stitches d, Figs. 5 and 6, and along their bottom edges, b b', to the sole D, along its entire edge c, as shown by the dotted lines in the same ligure. The part 0,forming the ilap,is united at its edge c to the edge f of the leg part B, as shown in the stitched lines g g of Figs. 5 and 6. This flap extends along the entire edge f of part B, forming the leg and upper, to the toe of the sole,and then far enough to one side to cover the toe end of the leg and upper piece, A, to which it is attached along the line of stitching h, as shown in the same figures. When the leg pieces are united, their upper end is bound with leather G and provided with a strap and buckle, as shown. The iiap C and leg-piece A are in like manner provided with straps and buckles or other suitable fastenings.

In wearing my protector, as will be seen, after the foot is inserted the leg-pieces A and B will come together over the foot and in front of the leg along the line uniting the flap O with the part B, and the Hap will extend the whole width beyond this line along its entire length, so that when the straps are fastened the opening will be completely and smoothly closed against cold air and snow.

The feW pieces required to form my protector, as well as their novel and peculiar form, enable me to secure economy in the material used and at the same time to produce a perfect-iitting protector against cold and snow.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is- The leg and foot pieces A and B, with flap O and sole D, cut out of sheepskin or other suitable material after the forms or patterns herein shown, and united and provided with fastenings, as set forth.

In testimony whereof I ailix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JAMES It. BRODIE.

Witnesses:

J. H. Roenes, HARRY C. Bnonin. 

